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COOL-APPROVED CERTIFICATION COURSES
Training Designed to Advance Your Tech Career
Top federal and state government agencies need your skills and sensitive access. SkillStorm offers multiple pathways for active, transitioning service members and veterans to launch and accelerate their technology careers.
Our programs offer students:
- 100% online training
- Live, instructor-led seminars by certified trainers
- Official curriculum and labs
- Dedicated office hours
- Access to materials for 1 year
- No previous experience required
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Get Certified. Accelerate Your Potential.
As demand for U.S.-based, cleared, and certified tech talent continues to rise, organizations nationwide are actively searching for individuals like you. By enrolling in training programs, you will not only be prepared to meet this demand but also seamlessly transition into the next phase of your career.
Gaining certifications doesn't just look good on your resume, it will also:
- Increase job opportunities and earning potential
- Reduce costs and barriers associated with post-military training and employment
- Provide early access and exposure to technology
- Increase advancement opportunities both within and outside of the military
CREDENTIALING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Gain In-Demand Certifications Before You Transition
SkillStorm’s instructor-led certification courses, approved for COOL funding, are designed to prepare service members, national guard members and reservists for a successful post-service career transition.
CompTIA Certification Courses
These certifications are recognized as a measure of an individual's knowledge and skills in various areas of IT, making them widely sought after in the industry. They serve as building blocks for many IT careers and are considered beneficial for gaining a competitive edge in the job market.
Get Certified:
- CompTIA A+ (8-week course)
- CompTIA Network+ (8-week course)
- CompTIA Security+ (8-week course)
- CompTIA Project+ (8-week course)
AWS Certification Courses
These certifications validate an individual's ability to design, deploy, and evaluate applications on AWS, making them highly valued in the IT industry. These certifications not only provide credibility and confidence but also offer an industry-recognized way to showcase one's cloud expertise.
Get Certified In:
- AWS Cloud Practitioner (4-week course)
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate (8-week course)
AI Certification Courses
These certification courses are designed to equip you with the skills and practical knowledge needed to excel in the field of artificial intelligence. Whether you're looking for specialization or a strong foundation, these courses will empower you to thrive in the exciting, ever-changing field of AI.
Get Certified In:
- Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (4-week course)
- Microsoft Azure AI Solutions (8-week course)
Project Management Certification Course
This certification course provides you with the skills to manage the people, processes and business priorities of professional projects. Individuals with prior project management experience will validate their ability to motivate people and teams throughout all phases of a project.
Get Certified In:
- PMI® Project Management Professional (8-week course)
Who is Eligible for SkillStorm's COOL Courses?
Coast Guard
Active duty and SELRES members, as well as GS and WG civilian employees are granted $4,500 each year.
Army
Active service members, National Guard members and the U.S. Army Reserve receive $4,000 annually.
Air Force
Active service members, AF Guard, Reserves and Space Force are granted a one-time sum of $4,500.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Certification Courses at No Cost for the Entire Family
Price should never be the deciding factor when it comes to accelerating your future tech career. That's why we're committed to providing scholarship opportunities specifically designed for military spouses and dependents.
Upskill Together
When a service member successfully completes* one of SkillStorm's certification courses, their spouse and/or dependents automatically become eligible to apply for the Upskill Together Scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of any certification training course of the recipient's choice.
MyCAA Scholarship
Spouses are encouraged to apply for the My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship for up to $4,000 in financial assistance. This scholarship covers the cost of any CompTIA certification training course.
*Service Member must complete and submit certification results (pass or fail) to ITCert@skillstorm.com in order for spouse or dependent to be eligilbe for Upskill Together Match Scholarship.
Authorized Training Partners
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VET TEC PREFERRED PROVIDER
Training for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members
Our 16-week immersive training program, approved for funding by the VA, provides transitioning service members and veterans with the highly sought-after skills and certifications that top employers are looking for.
Designed to increase job opportunities through the following immersive programs:
- AWS DevOps
- SOC Analyst
- Penetration and Defense Analyst
- Java Microservices
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